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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
Photography Glossary

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A1000 grades vs the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Ricoh WG-80

 A1000 WG-80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon A1000

 WG-80 A1000 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2019More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh WG-80

 A1000 WG-80 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1000 against the WG-80.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and WG-80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and WG-80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
55
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
72
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2019-01-18 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.70"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $477 $300